Jim Dodd

I just revisited Mark's awesome 11 day solo to the Quetico. It's a Friday and it was a great way to spend it ! Thanks Mark ! The kind...

I had just put in on the the Wacissa River (Florida) in a solo canoe, waiting for my family to get things together in two tandems. I was...

WOW ! One more reason not to move to Florida ! I'll stick the Winters out here in Iowa ! Jim

Stem blanks are off the stem form, and on the canoe form! No bending defects. I was a little surprised by the amount of spring back...

2nd attempt at stem building: This time, I did several things differently; I steamed longer, pre-soaked longer, placed the bending...

Stems notched for ribs and rough tapered.

Building a 28' canoe is no easy undertaking ! My hat is off to you ! How many people paddle this ? In reality there is nothing, that...

Back to the topic. For those with a heart condition wondering if they should still venture out, be pro-active. Don't just go and hope...

Yeah, Jim, I thought about that. If I do a solo build, it would more likely be a Kayak. I don't see myself doing solo tripping, though...

Hurray Glenn and thank you for all your hard work. The forum is easy to use and displays beautifully.

If you are hand laying up a hull ? Getting the foam to take the shape of the hull ? Will be the biggest challenge. A vacuum bag system...

I know you want to build another tandem. How about a solo ? With a tandem, it's best to line up a partner. Not always easy to get...

Thanks Jim. Quite the post. I like how you used the station forms to press down the insert. Well done. Jim

Thank you for all the detail Jim. It has got me thinking of a future project for sure. Bob

I just want to give a very long Overdue Thank You to Glenn ! You have immensely improved this Site ! It is so much easier to start a...